Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who truly enjoys bread baking and artisanal breadmaking, there are many thoughtful and meaningful gift ideas that will further fuel his passion and bring him joy. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Bread Baking Starter Kit: Consider putting together a bread baking starter kit with essential tools and ingredients such as a baking stone, dough scraper, proofing baskets, instant yeast, and high-quality bread flour. This will provide him with everything he needs to embark on new baking adventures.

2. Bread Baking Cookbook: Expand his repertoire and inspire his creativity with a bread baking cookbook. Look for one that focuses on artisanal bread recipes or explores the techniques and science behind breadmaking. The book will provide him with new insights, recipes, and ideas to enhance his bread baking skills.

3. Specialty Bread Ingredients: Surprise him with a selection of specialty bread ingredients. Include unique flours like rye or spelt, flavorful add-ins such as nuts, dried fruits, or herbs, and different types of yeast or sourdough starters. These ingredients will allow him to experiment and create diverse and flavor-rich loaves of bread.

4. Bread Baking Class or Workshop: Book a bread baking class or workshop for him to attend. This hands-on experience will not only enhance his skills but also provide him with an opportunity to learn from skilled artisans and fellow baking enthusiasts. Look for classes that focus on specific bread types or advanced techniques to match his interests and expertise level.

5. Bread Scoring Tools: Help him take his bread aesthetic to the next level with a set of professional bread scoring tools. These specialized scoring blades and lames will enable him to create beautiful, intricate patterns on the crusts of his loaves.

6. Bread Proofing Baskets: Upgrade his breadmaking arsenal with a set of high-quality bread proofing baskets. These baskets, also known as bannetons or brotforms, help shape the loaves during the final proofing stage, giving them those signature artisanal patterns. Look for baskets made from natural materials like rattan or linen-lined ones for added authenticity.

7. Bread Baker's Apparel: Surprise him with some bread-themed apparel, such as a stylish bread baker's apron or a fun t-shirt with a witty bread-related slogan. Not only will it make him feel like a true baking aficionado, but it will also add a touch of fun to his breadmaking routine.

8. Bread-related Subscriptions: Consider gifting him a subscription box centered around bread baking. There are options available that deliver unique ingredients, bread mixes, or even monthly baking challenges that will keep him engaged and inspired throughout the year.

Remember, the most important thing is to show your support and understanding of his passion for bread baking. By choosing a gift that aligns with his interests, you'll not only give him something material but also demonstrate your thoughtfulness and encouragement for his hobby.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”